Midwinter Dream

◎ Appearance

Midwinter Dream presents a pale straw hue with excellent clarity, allowing light to pass through with crystalline brightness. The head forms in modest measure and recedes gradually, leaving delicate traces of lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears gentle and restrained, appropriate to a wild ale of considered composition.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright red berry and dark cherry aromatics, lifted by a subtle funky edge characteristic of spontaneous fermentation. Beneath the fruit sits a restrained oakiness and a whisper of drying acidity. The overall expression remains fruit-forward without dominance of barrel or wild yeast characters.

◐ Taste

Entry is tart and berry-driven, with four hundred grams of raspberries and cherries asserting themselves across the palate. The mid-palate develops a layered sourness and gentle funky complexity from years in old barrels, while low bitterness allows fruit and acidity to dominate. The body remains dry and light, finishing clean without residual sweetness.

◑ Finish

The finish is medium in length, with tart and fruity notes lingering pleasantly. A dry mineral quality persists, leaving the palate refreshed and inviting of the next sip.